Stories by Steve Watts

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    Cheetahs keep fast company Two 3-month-old cheetah cubs at the National Zoo in Washington have been named after the fastest Americans in the Olympics.

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    Wiggins’ cycling gear goes missing Someone is walking around London with Bradley Wiggins’ body-hugging Lycra.

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    Loser horse finally able to cash in A horse that never posed in the winner’s circle is living the good life this summer on a scenic Kentucky farm, and his loss…

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    Hazard at gate gets Cink Stewart Cink had a memorable British Open three years ago, when he beat Tom Watson in a playoff to win his first major championship.

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    Is it right to hate your teammate?

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    Bring up Buckner next time A wild pitch by President Barack Obama on Monday has led to some swings and mostly misses by his and Republican rival Mitt Romney’s …

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    Eight Five going back to Johnson Chad Ochocinco says he has a good reason for not declaring himself the No. 1 receiver for his new team, the Miami Dolphins.

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    Tyson hopes show KOs Broadway Mike Tyson wants his next knockout to be on Broadway.

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    No, not the real John Sullivan Retired major leaguers who gathered for the Atlanta Braves alumni weekend noticed the pudginess of one former player.

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    Gesture isn’t a hit with Royal Defiant Cleveland closer Chris Perez has thrown some gas on the simmering rivalry between the Indians and Kansas City Royals.

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    Second HR ball just as nice for fan What’s more unusual than a team hitting back-to-back home runs? How about one fan catching both of them.

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    Nationals want taste of success You know you’ve arrived as a ballplayer when food is named after you.

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    You have to forgive some fans Tiger Woods’ lost golf ball at the Wells Fargo Championship last weekend gave Meg Mallon occasion to recall the bizarre circumsta…

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    Harper is a D.C. guy after all Dan Steinberg of The Washington Post thinks Washington Nationals rookie Bryce Harper took a big step Monday night to make nice w…

  • Democrat-Gazette NFL mock draft

    1. INDIANAPOLIS QB Andrew Luck, Stanford The Colts began planning for this pick, and the rebuild around Luck, as soon as they learned Peyton Manning would not …

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    Bet QB isn’t on $5 menu Lots of athletes get statues built in their honor, though not one you can take a bite out of.

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    How many Aggies does it take... Which way to the SEC?

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    No matter name, it’s great shot The name of the most famous shot in Masters history makes no sense.

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    No chance riders will be thrown Even thoroughbred racehorse owners can’t get enough of Tim Tebow.

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    Hey, C.J. Just call me next time Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli can’t quite figure out why Los Angeles Angels pitcher and former teammate C.J. Wilson felt t…

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    Bet Ozzie has gesture of his own Bobby Valentine and Ozzie Guillen know how to put on a good spring training sideshow.

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    Dodgers fear, enjoy the monkey There are clearly differing opinions of the Los Angeles Angels’ Rally Monkey at Los Angeles Dodgers camp.

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    Quinn says fans behind Tebow Time Don’t expect Denver Broncos backup quarterback Brady Quinn to do any Tebowing any time soon.

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    Baby colt needs name from fans If Oaklawn Park fans enjoyed watching Rachel Alexandra and Curlin run at the Hot Springs track, they might want to start thinkin…

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    Eli getting last laugh on looters Eli Manning became a twotime Super Bowl MVP on Sunday when his New York Giants beat the New England Patriots for the second t…

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    Have a blue scarf; Take two, in fact The Super Bowl host committee in Indianapolis got more than expected out of a simple attempt to look out for its volunteer…

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    ‘General’ perfect car for Bubba Bubba Watson made a deal with his wife that if he ever won a PGA Tour event, he would be allowed to buy the 1969 Dodge Charger …

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    Funny, but it’s just one letter Professional golfer Michael Thompson was temporarily the victim of identity theft, losing 52 spots in the world ranking — to hi…

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    Miles faces more heat after game Former New Orleans Saints quarterback turned radio show host Bobby Hebert wasn’t happy Monday with LSU’s offensive game plan i…

  • NFL Arkansans

    STATISTICAL KEY tt-total tackles, ut-unassisted tackles, pd-passes defensed, int-interception, ff-forced fumbles, fr-fumble recovery, TD-touchdown, rec-catches…

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    Big eight no fan of Big Ten Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald has been keeping up with the college football bowl action. Well, at least, things rel…

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    STATISTICAL KEY tt-total tackles, ut-unassisted tackles, pd-passes defensed, int-interception, ff-forced fumbles, fr-fumble recovery, TD-touchdown, rec-catches…

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    STATISTICAL KEY tt-total tackles, ut-unassisted tackles, pd-passes defensed, int-interception, ff-forced fumbles, fr-fumble recovery, TD-touchdown, rec-catches…

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    Anthem just part of hazing Ricky Rubio knew it was eventually coming, but the Minnesota Timberwolves rookie from Spain got more than he was expecting Monday.

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    Perhaps ‘Fire, fire, Blazers!’ The Arkansas Razorbacks better hold on tight to their Hog call. The wife of their former offensive coordinator wants it.

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    STATISTICAL KEY tt-total tackles, ut-unassisted tackles, pd-passes defensed, int-interception, ff-forced fumbles, fr-fumble recovery, TD-touchdown, rec-catches…

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    Cowboys looking to dance often The Dallas Cowboys are giving their fans something to look forward to on Thanksgiving... if you like players flapping their arms…

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    No NBA? Try some home time Now that the NBA and its players are heading toward a court battle, The Associated Press’ Paul Newberry has a few ideas about what f…

  • NFL Arkansans

    How NFL pros with ties to Arkansas performed last week.

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    Yale’s pooch turned into bulky statue Yale is bringing back the original “Handsome Dan.” Well, sort of.

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    Writer cheesed by whine T.J. Simers of the Los Angeles Times writes that Southern California football Coach Lane Kiffin chose to be a “crybaby for Halloween.” …

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    STATISTICAL KEY tt-total tackles, ut-unassisted tackles, pd-passes defensed, int-interception, ff-forced fumbles, fr-fumble recovery, TD-touchdown, rec-catches…

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    STATISTICAL KEY tt-total tackles, ut-unassisted tackles, pd-passes defensed, int-interception, ff-forced fumbles, fr-fumble recovery, TD-touchdown, rec-catches…

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    Longtime collector having ball A Tampa, Fla., area collector has made the Guinness Book of World Records for owning more autographed baseballs than anyone, inc…

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    Ol’ Hank still rowdy to ex-friends ESPN can pull Hank Williams Jr.’s Monday Night Football theme song, but the cable channel can’t seem to shut him up.

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    Are you ready for apologies?

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    Namath not impressed by Rex, Jets Former New York Jets icon Joe Namath isn’t a fan of Jets Coach Rex Ryan’s braggadocio.

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    STATISTICAL KEY tt-total tackles, ut-unassisted tackles, pd-passes defensed, int-interception, ff-forced fumbles, fr-fumble recovery, TD-touchdown, rec-catches…

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    No fights? What will we watch?

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